Newellton is a town located in Tensas Parish Louisiana. Newellton has a 2024 population of 782. Newellton is currently declining at a rate of -3.22% annually and its population has decreased by -11.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 885 in 2020.
The average household income in Newellton is $33,872 with a poverty rate of 43.12%. The median age in Newellton is 45.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newellton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 730 | 80.31% |
| White | 142 | 15.62% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 4.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 421 | 2.16 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.13 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Female | 89 | 3.33 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Married | 53 | 3.66 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 46 | 3.37 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 14.26% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 0.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.53% |
| High School Graduate | 344 | 52.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 163 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 521 | 421 | 14 |
| White | 131 | 115 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,596 | $25,417 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,316 | $24,360 | $17,182 |
| Some College | $16,818 | $23,333 | $16,409 |
$22,316
Average Earnings
$24,360
Average Male
$17,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.18% of Newellton residents speak only English, while 0.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 730 | 332 | 45.48% |
| Multiple | 37 | 37 | 100% |
| White | 142 | 23 | 16.2% |
43.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.53%
Male Poverty Rate
47.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newellton is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newellton is White, with 16.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.52% |
| High School | 37.21% |
| Some College | 26.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 51.85% |
| Female Employed | 12.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,000 | $47,429 |
| Households | $25,477 | $33,872 |
| Married Families | $63,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,750 | $22,716 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.8%
Male Marriage Rate
19.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 2.98% |
| White | 15 | 11.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
81.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.08%
Born in Newellton
99.23%
Native Born
0.77%
Foreign Born
0.77%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.23% of Newellton residents were born in the United States, with 81.08% having been born in Louisiana. 0.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 654 | -25 | -3.68% |
| 2028 | 679 | -26 | -3.69% |
| 2027 | 705 | -26 | -3.56% |
| 2026 | 731 | -25 | -3.31% |
| 2025 | 756 | -26 | -3.32% |
| 2024 | 782 | -26 | -3.22% |
| 2023 | 808 | -11 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 819 | -46 | -5.32% |
| 2021 | 865 | -20 | -2.26% |
| 2020 | 885 | -75 | -7.81% |
| 2019 | 960 | -32 | -3.23% |
| 2018 | 992 | -30 | -2.94% |
| 2017 | 1,022 | -20 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 1,042 | -30 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 1,072 | -20 | -1.83% |
| 2014 | 1,092 | -19 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 1,111 | -16 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 1,127 | -24 | -2.09% |
| 2011 | 1,151 | -31 | -2.62% |
| 2010 | 1,182 | 0 | 0% |